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Tag: Ban the Box

Tag: Ban the Box

Background Screening
May 23, 2019 george No Comments

Why Job Seekers Need Fair Chance Hiring Policies

Susan Stephens was a normal American who in 2007 was accused by an ex-husband of committing a crime that resulted in a felony charge. Her attorney at the time advised her to plead guilty assuring her that in her line of work (social worker) and no other previous crimes, this one conviction and probationary period […]

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Background Screening
April 30, 2019 george No Comments

Top 4 Trends in Background Screening for 1QT 2019

The first quarter of 2019 is already behind us if you can believe it! I love our industry because it doesn’t stay stagnant, in fact it’s very fluid with laws always changing (sometimes more than just once in a year). This means that as a company we have to stay ahead of the curve to not only navigate these compliance waters with our clients but also maintain strict procedures with state and federal regulators.

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Background Screening
February 20, 2019 george No Comments

What is happening with Ban the Box?

Ban the box has caused a predicament for human resource professionals. HR now must analyze previous convictions of ex-offenders and determine if they can employ them, while at the same time keeping their workforce safe and avoid any claims of negligent hiring.

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Background Screening
December 25, 2018 george No Comments

Understanding the Fair Chance Act

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understanding the Fair Chance Act With the ever changing landscape of “ban-the-box” laws and Fair Chance Act initiatives, it is time to put all of these convoluted and contradicted laws into perspective. It is not much of a surprise for a movement as important as “ban-the-box” laws to be a bit confusing for employers, […]

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January 5, 2017 george No Comments

Connecticut Jumps on the “Ban the Box” Bandwagon

Connecticut has become the latest state to implement a statewide “ban the box” legislation banning employers from asking job applicants about previous criminal activity “at the onset of the employment process.” The new law titled Public Act No. 16-83, “An Act Concerning Fair Chance Employment,” states that employers may still conduct criminal background checks; however […]

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November 18, 2016 george No Comments

L.A. City Fair Chance Act Aims to Help Ex-Felons

As a way to help ex-felons obtain jobs, avoid relapse, and allow successful integration back into the job market, the city of Los Angeles, CA is considering a proposed law that will bar employers from asking applicants for their criminal history on applications. Similar legislation has been passed in more than 50 cities and states, […]

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June 15, 2016 george No Comments

Louisiana Adopts “Ban the Box”

Louisiana Adopts “Ban the Box” Louisiana has become one of 24 states that have now passed “ban the box” legislation, meaning that job applicants will be evaluated based on skills and interview conversations rather than just a check mark. Governor John Bel Edwards signed the bill on Wednesday prohibiting state employers from inquiring about the […]

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